Rent

• Rent is to be paid monthly, in advance, on or before the 28th of each month.
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  If you are entitled to Housing Benefit or Universal Credit housing costs element, to help pay all or part of your rent, it is your responsibility to make the claim and inform the relevant authority of any change in circumstances.

• We will consult with you on any proposed rent charge.
• We will give you at least 4 weeks' notice of any rent increase.

Use of the Property

• You must live in the property as your principal home.
• You must take care to avoid damage to the property and surrounding area.
• You must keep the property clean and tidy.
• You must make sure that the property is adequately heated and ventilated.
• Your right to keep any pet is subject to it now causing nuisance and you must obtain our written permission.
• You must not use the property for illegal purposes.

• If you have abandoned the property, GWHA can bring the tenancy to an end by serving statutory notices.
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  If we receive information that you have used the property for illegal purposes we will pursue court action to end your tenancy.

Repairs

• You must tell us when repairs are required.
• In certain circumstances, you have the right to have repairs carried out yourself and be compensated.
• You must allow access to your property for repairs, safety checks and planned maintenance.

• We will maintain the property in a condition that is fit for tenants and wind and watertight.
• If you do not allow access for repairs or maintenance of your property then GWHA can get a court order to allow access.
• You must ask permission before carrying out any alterations to your home and garden.

Respect for Others

• You must not behave in an Anti-Social way and are also responsible for the behaviours of everyone who lives with you and your visitors.
• You must show respect and consideration to your neighbours.

• GWHA will not discriminate against you for any reason.